When we talk about cancer we often associate the illness to death sentence. Cancer of trachea/bronchus/lung (tied) has become the 9th cause of death according to the World Health Organization World Health Report.
Cancer is cause and affected by several factors including diet, genetic inheritance, environment, smoking, drinking and physical activities. But mainly, it is our diet that influences a lot to the growth of cancer cells.
But what is cancer? We all know about cells that contains our DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which is genetic instructions that is responsible for the functioning and development of our body. Cells produce two identical new cells with the same genetic composition as the parent cell. However there are some instances that either or both cells become different from the mother cell. This is called Cell Mutation. And with the influence of the person's diet and other aspects, these cells could further reproduce mutated cells - thus cancer is brought to life.
It is important that we become aware of our health. Cancer has many cures today like chemotherapy. But there is no better way to prevent cancer and it's excruciating effects than living a healthy life and being aware of what is happening to your body.
Live a healthy lifestyle to all of you who happen to read this article!
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